The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography

The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography

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The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography episodes

  • POP #9: Ensuring Stability in Your Photography Business | Guest: Rachel Brenke of The Lawtog

    Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers a WHOLE bunch of good stuff, plus we touch down on some of the issues photographers are facing in the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest Rachel Brenke breaks down:

    • Contracts

    • Insurance

    • Housekeeping items for your business

    • Creating stability in a freelance schedule

    • Scaling and outsourcing

    • And a whole lot more!

    If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

    Handy Dandy Resources:

    • The Lawtog
    • Rachel Brenke
    • DIY Legal Business Audit Checklist
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          34 min
        • POP #8: Including LGBTQ+ Clients in Your Wedding Photography Business | Guest: Kirsten & Maria Palladino at Equally Wed

          Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers creating an inclusive and diverse wedding photography business with Kirsten & Maria of Equally Wed. We’re covering:

          • Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ clients in your business

          • Using thoughtful language for a comfortable environment

          • Creating community with likeminded vendors

          • Avoiding tokenization of LGBTQ+ clients

          • Education & the Equally Wed Certification

          • So much more!

          If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

          Handy Dandy Resources:

          • Equally Wed
          • Equally Wed Pro Certification
          • @equallywed on Instagram
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                41 min
              • POP #7: Crafting a Comfortable & Creative Client Experience | Guest: Jessica Hunt

                Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast talks about client experience, getting published, and creating a comfortable space for your wedding couples. We chat with real-life unicorn Jessica Hunt about:

                • How and where to get published

                • What publishing can do for your brand

                • Building a comfortable client experience

                • Building a welcoming brand in a conservative market

                • Plus: We chat about recent changes with the Knot & Pinterest regarding plantation weddings

                • SO much more!

                If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                Handy Dandy Resources:

                • Two Bright Lights
                • Jessica Hunt
                • @jhuntphotos
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                      56 min
                    • POP #6: Copywriting for Photographers | Guest: Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn Writes

                      Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast gets into the details of copywriting and brand messaging for photographers. The amazing Ashlyn Carter joins us to talk shop about:

                      • Differentiating your brand with copy
                      • Common mistakes photographers make with copywriting
                      • Finding your unique brand voice
                      • Resources for creatives to boost their copywriting
                      • How photography businesses are impacted by copywriting
                      • Soooooo much more!
                      • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                        Handy Dandy Resources:

                        • Ashlyn Writes
                        • Free Resources
                        • Ashlyn’s Blog
                        • Brand Voice Starter Pack
                        • 44 Questions Your Website Must Answer
                        • Google Docs Website Copy Template
                        • @ashlynscarter
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                              47 min
                            • POP #5: Photography Accounting 101 | Guest: Helena Swyter at Sweeter CPA

                              Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is getting to the basics of accounting for photographers. We’re chatting with Helena Swyter, co-owner of Sweeter CPA, to get down to the nitty-gritty, including:

                              • Business structures for photographers
                              • What to consider for tax season
                              • What makes a photography business unique in its finances
                              • Common mistakes photographers make with their accounting
                              • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                                Handy Dandy Resources:

                                • Sweeter CPA
                                • Sweeter CPA Blog (TONS of info!)
                                • Quickbooks
                                • WaveWave
                                • ExpensifyExpensify
                                • Xero
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                                      32 min
                                    • POP #4: Shooting Weddings on Film, Diversifying Income & More | Guest: Kate Ignatowski at Locust Collection

                                      Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers SO much exciting stuff, from shooting weddings on film, to prop styling, to diversifying your income as a photographer. Wedding photographer and founder of the Locust Collection, Kate Ignatowski, dives into the nitty-gritty of what it took to start her own business beyond her own photography, and pursuing projects that really matter. Quick talking points include:

                                      • Shooting film photography for weddings
                                      • The importance of prop styling for wedding photographers
                                      • Diversifying your income stream as a photographer
                                      • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                                        Handy Dandy Resources:

                                        • Locust Collection
                                        • Kate Ignatowski
                                        • @kateignatowskiphoto
                                        • @locustcollection
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                                              35 min
                                            • POP #3: Making Print Sales a Part of Your Client Experience | Guest: Karen Clouse at Shootproof

                                              Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast covers making print sales a part of your client experience. Print sales can make a good source of additional income for your business but making it a part of your client experience can make it a consistent and permanent source. We explore how to create a unique client experience around print sales with Karen Clouse at Shootproof.

                                              • Why photographers should even bother with print sales
                                              • How to easily add print sales to your business
                                              • Selling prints without being pushy
                                              • Advice for photographers expanding their consumer photography businesses
                                              • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                                                Handy Dandy Resources:

                                                • Shootproof
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                                                      34 min
                                                    • POP #2: No-Cost Instagram Marketing Strategies for Wedding Photographers

                                                      Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast is all about how to market your wedding photography business on Instagram – for free. We’re skipping FB/IG ads and going straight to the no-cost strategies for wedding photographers to market their brands on Instagram. In this episode, we’re discussing:

                                                      • Instagram Stories
                                                      • Instagram Live
                                                      • Engaging with potential clients
                                                      • Leveraging community to gain clients
                                                      • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I’d love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

                                                        Handy Dandy Resources:

                                                        • Canva for creative Instagram Story creation
                                                        • Tailwind for Instagram post scheduling
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                                                              9 min
                                                            • POP #1: Protect Yourself with Photography Contracts | Guest: Annette Stepanian of Your Legal BFF

                                                              Today’s episode of the Photo Opp Podcast explores photography contracts with Annette Stepanian, founder of Your Legal BFF. Annette talks about the best (easy) ways to protect your photography business. In this episode, we’re discussing:

                                                              • When photography contracts are required in your business
                                                              • Common mistakes photographers encounter legally
                                                              • Differentiating contracts between photography jobs
                                                              • Potential repercussions for operating without a contract
                                                              • Advice for photographers to grow their business–– safely and legally!
                                                              • If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, I'd love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

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                                                                Handy Dandy Resources:

                                                                • Annette Stepanian https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/3269/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • Your Legal BFF (take the quiz!) https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/13098/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • Annette’s Masterclass – From Broke to Booked Out https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/15929/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • Wedding Photographer’s Contract Bundle https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/13143/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • Brand Photography Services Contract Template https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/13115/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • Event Photography Services Contract Template https://shop.yourlegalbff.com/a/13122/3rDLmFwP
                                                                • @annettestepanian instagram.com/annettestepanian
                                                                • Office Talk Podcast https://annettestepanian.com/officetalk/
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                                                                      37 min
                                                                    • POP #0: Welcome to the Photo Opp Podcast

                                                                      Welcome to the Photo Opp Podcast, where we’re finding opportunities in the photography business. Hosted by photographer, marketer and resident sleepy person Megan Breukelman, we’re exploring the photography industry and opportunities for your business. With insights from professionals in and around the business of photography, the Photo Opp Podcast aims to serve photographers who are looking to grow and scale their businesses.

                                                                      If you are a new listener to Photo Opp, we would love to hear from you. DM me @meganbreukelman with any questions or ideas, and join the Facebook Group for meaningful discourse within the community.

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                                                                        About The Photo Opp Podcast: Finding Opportunity in Photography

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                                                                        The Photo Opp Podcast is hosted by photographer, editor and marketer Megan Breukelman. Helping photographers grow and scale their photography businesses. Join me in exploring different ways to market…